Industrial Maintenance

Maintenance Technician

The primary function of this position is to work independently or as a lead for the installation, repair and maintenance of all plant equipment and to perform the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds.

Essential & Secondary Functions:

Safety: Responsible to follow all safety procedures and practices. Help identify opportunities for safety improvements and assist in implementing the solutions as needed. Follow OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and any other local, state, and federal regulated guidelines.

Quality: Ensures and maintains the quality guidelines, procedures, and standards are consistently followed throughout the manufacturing operation.

Responsibility & Customer Focused: Responsible for preparing and maintaining all records associated with the work performed, including work orders, purchase orders, inventory records and all associated computer database inputs. Responsible for keeping their work area clean and orderly at all times following the 5S principles. May set-up equipment as needed.

Create, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic circuits. Create, maintain, troubleshoot, program and optimize PLC programs and associated equipment. Assist with experimental equipment according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems or components. Support 5S Lean practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Troubleshoot and repair equipment. Develop innovative solutions. Provide suggestions during incident investigations. Ensure projects are completed on time. Help maintain spare parts list and work with internal supplier to manage list. Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls. Disassemble machinery and equipment when there is a problem. Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components. Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly. Detect minor problems by performing basic diagnostic tests. Test malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed. Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications. Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery. Move machinery and equipment.

Integrity: All tasks are to be performed in accordance with Grote's safety & environmental procedures and within OSHA, NEC and NFPA 70E guidelines. Self-motivated to research and look for ways to improve on process and equipment.

Other Functions: Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager or others as he designates.

Competencies: Safety Awareness, Quality Driven, Respectful, Honesty, Customer Driven, Family Oriented, Responsible, Innovative, Responsible Corporate Citizen, Team Player, Positive Attitude, Detail Oriented, Effective Communication (written and verbal), Results Oriented, Process Improvement, Cooperation with Others.

Education, Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses: Degree or equivalent experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Associate degree in Industrial Technology and/or related certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent experience. Years of experience: External applicants must have a minimum of 5 years "hands on" experience in a manufacturing environment. Training in: May have to complete all training and education specified in the Company's Maintenance Training Program. Licenses in: As required. Certifications in: As required. Other requirements: Must successfully pass and pre-screening assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in: Advanced Manufacturing Operations including automation and robotics. Capable of reading and understanding routings, control plans, blueprints and schematics. Awareness of Arc Flash/ shock and all NFPA 70E requirements. Electrical: AC/DC systems, relay controls, industrial wiring including NEC codes, power distribution, motor/motor controls, and variable frequency drives. Mechanical: Hydraulics, pneumatics, systems, laser alignment. PLC troubleshooting and advanced programming. Use of Microsoft Office, Maintenance Planning Software, and Email (Outlook). Skills in: Attention to detail. Troubleshooting. Multi-tasking. Organization. Excellent written and verbal communication. Using a computer & software. Demonstrated ability to: Perform maintenance tasks taught in the Industrial Maintenance I & II Training program. Use hand and power tools. Operate but not limited to process equipment, manual and motorized material handling equipment. Perform necessary changeovers. Perform quality checks and record as needed. Interact with all levels of employees. Work at a highly motivated level with a sense of urgency and dedication to accomplishing tasks. Adapt to frequent changes in work environment & prioritization. Work with general or minimal training. Leverage existing and potential training. Experience with: Conflict resolution. In-depth problem identification, analysis and resolution. Prioritizing and executing multiple projects. Teamwork. Manufacturing Environment. Other: Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, laptop, tablets. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and data entry. Extensive Excel experience and MS Project is a plus.

Travel: Less than 10%

Work Environment and Physical Demands: In this section explain the work environment characteristics and physical demands which an employee encounters, while performing the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment: Manufacturing and/or professional environment. Environment can be hot or cold depending on outside temperatures. Requires flexibility to schedule and work hours. Able to work overtime as needed. Capable of using ladders, elevator lifts and working in high places.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Physical: Climbing Stairs: Ascending or descending stairs to gain access to a building or to move from one floor to another. Light Carrying: Physically transporting materials and items from one location to another. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Visual Requirement: Able to see and read PC screens; detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print. Bending and Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Mental: Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information. Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule. Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines. Ability to complete forms, use existing letters and/or conduct oral communications. Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information. Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately.